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Reverend Stephen Stahley is a wedding officiant based in Ranson, West Virginia. As an ordained Catholic priest, this officiant works with clients to structure a service that reflects their aspirations and goals. Rev. Stahley prides himself on respecting and honoring all couples and faiths. He works with couples throughout the Washington D.C area, performing weddings at both indoor and outdoor venues.

Experience

Rev. Stahley was ordained a Catholic priest in 1978 as a member of the Missionary Servants of the Most Holy Trinity. He served parishes in West Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio. In 1988, Rev. Stahley resigned from the active priesthood and married his wife, Lisa. After a long career with the Montgomery County Government, he retired from public service and now devotes himself to a wide range of ministerial duties. Since 2003, Rev. Stahley has officiated at over 400 weddings throughout the nation.

Services Offered

While Reverend Stahley specializes in Catholic-themed nuptials, he has officiated at a wide range of religious, non-religious, and interfaith wedding ceremonies. Additionally, he has performed civil unions and vow renewals. While many couples prefer to go with established vow and ring formats, Rev. Stahley is happy to work with newlyweds-to-be who want to write their own pledges. He is also happy for them to add their own special elements to the wedding ceremony. If you are affiliated with a specific religion, Reverend Stahley will be glad to work with you in developing a ceremony that reflects the beauty and significance of your tradition.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the price of your wedding officiant services?

Ceremony Rehearsal

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

Yes

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$52

What is the starting price for pre-marital counseling (per session)?

$100

What types of weddings and events do you provide services for?

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Anglican
Baha'i Faith
Buddhist
Catholic
Earth-Based
Episcopalian
Hindu
Islam
Jainism
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
No Denomination
Presbyterian
Quaker
Taoist
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

CA
DE
DC
FL
ME
MD
NJ
NY
PA
WV

What languages do you speak?

English
Spanish

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Rev. Stephen Stahley receives consistent praise from couples who highlight his kindness, professionalism, and personalization of ceremonies. Reviewers appreciate his flexibility with non-religious ceremonies, attention to detail, and calming presence during the wedding day. Additionally, his inclusive approach, communication skills, and ability to make ceremonies feel both traditional and personalized have led to highly positive experiences and recommendations from multiple couples.

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Rev. Stephen Stahley receives consistent praise from couples who highlight his kindness, professionalism, and personalization of ceremonies. Reviewers appreciate his flexibility with non-religious ceremonies, attention to detail, and calming presence during the wedding day. Additionally, his inclusive approach, communication skills, and ability to make ceremonies feel both traditional and personalized have led to highly positive experiences and recommendations from multiple couples.

Marley
Marley Sent on 12/30/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Christmas Day in Baltimore

Steve is the absolute BEST. We decided about 20 days prior that we wanted to do a small elopement ceremony in our Baltimore Row home on Christmas Day. Within a week, Steve scheduled a facetime appointment with us to discuss our desires for the ceremony. We are not religious (though Steve is) and for every section of the ceremony, he went over the changes he would make in terminology, asked us if we were comfortable with the wording, and allowed us to make changes. When our wedding day finally arrived, Steve got there an hour and a half early with some food to share (we did an appetizer potluck) and he went over the flow of everything again. Everything started on time and the ceremony was beautiful (we did a unity candle ceremony)! It all took about 25min and then he stayed to explain the paperwork process to us and had some food before leaving for his own Christmas dinner. We couldn't have asked for a better experience and we are so grateful that he took the time out of his holiday to be a part of our big day 🖤
Teresa
Teresa Sent on 11/23/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn’t have asked for a better ceremony!

Thank you to Rev. Stephen for creating the most perfect ceremony. It was the most special day all thanks to him. He is so easy to get along with, very thoughtful and we truly felt connected with god on our special day. We knew from our first meeting that he had to be our officiant and it was the best choice possible. Everyone at the wedding couldn’t stop complimenting how wonderful Rev. Stephen was and how beautiful the ceremony was. Thank you Rev. Stephen!
Hannah
Hannah Sent on 08/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Rev. Stephen Stahley

My husband and I got married back in June 2024. We had heard about Rev. Stephen Stahley through a friend who had him officiate her wedding in 2022. She had nothing but positive things to say. We decided to reach out/book with him and we are so happy we did! One of the best things about working with Rev. Stahley was the communication. We would email back and forth every month leading up to the wedding. We met with Rev. Stahley in-person a few months before the wedding to get to know each other and build rapport. Rev. Stahley has a great personality and makes you feel so comfortable.
Our wedding ceremony was absolutely beautiful! Rev. Stahley gave us the freedom to add any readings/rituals we wanted. He allowed us to really make the ceremony our own.
Rev. Stahley attended our wedding reception and enjoyed having many meaningful conversations with our family members.
We got so many compliments from our guests about him.
Book him now!! You won't regret it! :)
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